University of Pittsburgh scientists are working with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) under a two-year, $2.3 million sub-award to develop the new International Society of Wheelchair Professionals.

Previous studies have shown that houses for wheelchair-users have various benefits, such as reducing the need for care service and the cost of modifying the house. These special homes enable young PWDs to leave their family home and lead an independent life; reduce home care and lessen the risk o f falls for older wheelchair-users.

These seven apps use modern technology to enrich the lives of people with disabilities – from creative aids for the blind and deaf to new ways to make life more manageable for people with autism spectrum disorders and speech disabilities.

Pertubuhan amal swasta dan penderma peralatan dan kelengkapan yang digunakan oleh golongan orang kurang upaya (OKU) boleh menarik nafas lega dengan pelepasan yang diberikan kerajaan terhadap barangan berkenaan daripada Cukai Barang dan Perkhidmatan (GST).

Once the mainstay of communication for deaf people, Text Relay or Type Talk, as it used to be known, was being ever more replaced by email, texting, Skype or video relay service. Now Text Relay is on the rise again after months of delays and years of decline with a new modern service.

Given the opportunity, people with physical and learning disabilities wish to excel in life and lead a normal life. Their potential in contributing to society and earning a living, has not gone unnoticed as several companies are in the forefront, in giving the disabled an opportunity to work.

There is a lot of work and research being done to find ways to improve life for partially-sighted and blind people. Reading and recognition devices could make smartphones, tablets, and smart glasses into indispensable aids for the visually impaired.

Disabilities are more common than most people think. Most disabilities are the result of an accident, injury, aging or illness, and although most people think having a disability leads to a lower quality of life, the good news is that there are some easy things you can do to improve your quality of life. These 8 tips for improving quality of life with a disability will help!

A special concert to showcase the talents of the disabled turned out to be a resounding success.

THE Penang Sports Council (PSC) has donated RM7,000 worth of sports equipment to the State Disabled Persons Recreational and Sports Association (Pesron) to be used by its members.